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(No Model.) 2 Sheets-Sheet l. R. W. 82; D. DAVIS. Running Gear forWagons.

No. 231,545. Patented Aug. 24,1880.

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(No Model.) I 2 Sheets-Sheet 2. R. W. 8; D. DAVIS. Running Gear forWagons.

No. 231 545. Patented Aug. 24,1880.

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ROBERT W. DAVIS AND DANIEL DAVIS, or ELMIRA, NEW YORK, ASSIGNORS To THEpaws [eon WAGON COMPANY.

RUNNJNSi-QEAB QB WAQQNS- SPECIFICATION forming part of I e tters PatentNo. 231,545, dated August 24, 1880,

Applicatio i died May 22, 1830. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be ,it known that we, ROBERT W. DAVIS and DANIEL DAVIS, both of Elmira,in the county of Ohemung and State of New York,

- have invented certain new and useful Improvements in WagoirG'ear, ofwhich the following is a specification.

The object of our invention is to provide a wagon-gear made entirely ofiron, of simple and durable construction, and in which novel provisionis afforded for the ai ljustment of certain parts.

Certain of our improvements consist in a novel construction of the axlesofa wagongear,

[ of a tubular body portion, and arms or stubs inserted into and securedin the ends thereof in a novel manner, and forming the journals for thewheels.

Another improvement consists in the combination, in a wagon-gear, withthe two axles, of braces projecting forward from the rear axle andconverging toward and connected to a socket at their inner ends, a reachextending from the center bearing of the front axle in- 2 5 sorted intosaid socket and capable of longitudinal adjustment therein, and meansfor securing it in position after adjustment.

Another improvement consists in the combination, with the hounds, of anovel means of 0 securing the tongue or pole between theni, so as topreventits side movement or lashing when one of the front wheels strikesan obstacle.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 3 5 represents a plan of awagon-gear constructed according to our invention. Fig.2 represents alongitudinal section through the same. Fig. 3 represents a side View,partly in section, of the rear axle and bolster. Fig. 4 represents 0asiniilar view of the front axle and its bolster, and Fig.5 represents adetail perspective view of one of the axle arms or stubs detached fromthe tubular main portion.

Similar letters of reference designate corresponding parts in all thefigures.

A and B designate, respectively, thefron-t and rear axles of awagon-gear, both of which are of similar construction. These axles arecomposed of a main or body portion, A, of tubuand secured in place inthe ends of said tubu lar portion. The manner of securing them is shownclearly in Figs. 3 and 4, which comprise a partial section of the axles.

The stubs or arms 0, which form the jonr- 5 nals for the wheels, areconstructed with two cylindrical or enlarged portions, a, fitting snuglywithin the tubular portion A, and the part between the two portions amade smaller in diameter, so that the fitting of the stub or, arm to thetubular portion may be easily done. Transversely through the tubularportion A and the cylindrical or enlarged portions 0 are inserted bolts1), which hold the stubs or arms securely in place. 6

Within the tubular portion A is preferably secured a second tube, 0,into which the inner ends of the stubs or arms 0 fit; and, as clearlyshown in Figs. 3 and 4, said stubs or arms are constructed each with ashoulder, d, abutting against the end of the tube 0. This constructiongreatly strengthens the axles, and at the same time regulates thedistance between the stubs or arms, and it said stubs or arms and tubeare of exact uniform lengths, they insure 5 the proper length of theaxles.

Upon the ends of the tubular portions A of the axles are collars D,which also fit partly upon the stubs or arms 0. These collars preventthe splitting of the tubes A, and also form shoulders against which thehubs of the wheels bear, and afford provision for the attachment of theends of the plate 0 of the front axle, which forms a support for thefront center-bearing, I11, and the plate fot' the back or rear axle,which constitutes a part of the back bolster.

The back bolster, as shown clearly in Fig.

3, is composed of an upper plate, g, having its end portions secured tothe stakes F, the plate 0 f, secured at the ends to the collars D, andthe under plate, h, having its end portions deflected and secured to theaxle by the bolts 1), which hold the stubs or arms 0 in the rear axle.The stakes F, to which the ends of the plate 5 g are secured, are boltedat the base upon the collars D above the ends of the plate f, and a verystrong bolster is thereby secured.

Both the stakes F and G are constructed of malleable iron hollow upontheir outer sides, Ioo

as seen in Fig. 1, and the stakes G are constructed with fiangts whichrest upon the plates of the bolster (i and atford provision for securingthe said plates to the stakes. Both the stakes F and G are furnished,near their upper ends, with erosspins s, which are employed in place ofthe ordinary rings, and which provide for holding a false stake inplace, if it is desired to lengthen the stakes F and G.

The front bolster, G, and the support for it upon the axle A areconstructed of a skeleton frame-work ofiron plates, which are notcomprised in this invention.

From the rear axle, B, there projects a system of braces, H, all ofwhich converge and are attached to a central socket, ll, and Idesignates a reach extending from the front center-bearing, E, andinserted into said socket. The reach I is here represented as tubular,and has its front end flattened at 1, so as to be conveniently attachedto the center-pin or king boltj.

The socket II is furnished with a set-screw, It, and after the reach Iis adjusted to bring the axles a proper distance apart, the set-screwmaybe tightened up to hold the reach securely in place.

This construction atfords provision for ad- 3ojustil1g the axles to suitdifferent lengths of wagon-boxes.

The hounds J are formed by a single piece of angle-iron bent so as toform a brace and connection, J, between the hounds at the back, therebysecuring great strength. The hounds are secured to the axle A by bracesI m a. (Shown clearly in Figs. 1 and 2.)

K desigpates a skeleton-frame pivoted between thehounds, and providedwith a socket, L, at its outer end, in which the tongue or pole M isinserted. As shown clearly lll Figs. 1 and 2, the socket L isconstructed with a slot, 0, in its top and bottom, and the pole issecured therein by a pin, 1), fitting tightly in the hole, but adaptedto slide back and foe ward in the slots 0.

It will be seen that the frame K is constructed opposite to the socket Lwith a peak or angular formation, as shown clearly in Fig. 1, and thatthe back end of the pole fits therein. This construction in a greatmeasure obviates the side movement or lashing ot' the pole produced bythe front wheels striking any obstacle as the pole is drawn slightly outof said peak when going ahead, and is capable of side movement; but inbacking the pole is thrust into said peak and properly centered thereby.

It is obvious that the construction of the axles with the tubularportion and the detachable stubs or arms permits of either of the stubsor arms being easily removed and replaced in case of breakage.

By our invention we provide a wagon-gear which is very strong anddurable, and in which proper provision is made for the adjustment of theparts thereof.

What we claim as our invention, and desire to secure by Letters Patent,is-

1. The combination, in an axle, of a body portion composed of inner andouter tubes, the outer tube projecting beyond theinner one at each end,and stubs or arms fitting and secured in the projecting ends of theouter tube, and having their ends also inserted slightly into the innertube, substantially as specified.

2. The combination, in an axle, of theinner and outer tubes, 0 A, stubsor arms (3, collars l), fitting partly upon the tube A and partly uponthe arms or stubs O, and bolts I), inserted through said collar, tube,and stub or arm, substantially as specified.

3. The combination of the axle B, the collars I), the stakes F, restingupon said collars, the platef, deflected at the ends and insertedbetween the collars and stakes, and the plate It secured to the plate f,and secured at the ends to the stakes F, all substantially as specitied.

4. The combination, with the rear and front axles, of a series of bracesprojecting forward from the rear axle,a central socket toward which saidbraces converge and to which their ends are attached, a reach connectedwith the center bearing of the front axle, inserted and adapted to belongitudinally adjusted in said socket, and a fastening for securing thereach when so adjusted longitudinally, substantially as specified.

The combination of the bounds J J, the frame K, comprising the socket Land having a peak or angular formation opposite said socket, and thepole M, inserted and secured in said socket, but having a slightlongitudinal movement therein, and having its end inserted in the peakor angle of said frame, substantially as and for the purpose specified.

ROBT. W. DAVIS. DANIEL DAVIS. Witnesses:

ARTHUR W. DAVIS, FREDK. HAYNES.

